BADMINTON WORLD FEDERATION
Sindhu flags concerns over BWF's 25-second shot clock, says system set to be reviewed
P V Sindhu has highlighted her concerns about the Badminton World Federation's new shot clock regulation. She stated that players are still adapting after multiple tournaments, facing inconsistencies in umpire enforcement. At a recent event, the rigid application of the rules led to controversy and frustration among players and fans. Sindhu has communicated these challenges to BWF officials and expects a review of the policy.
Sania Mirza, Mahesh Bhupathi file nominations for AITA SOM polls; Leander Paes conspicuous by absence
Indian tennis stars Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza have filed nominations for the All India Tennis Association (AITA) Sportsperson of Outstanding Merit (SOM) elections on November 7, while Leander Paes has opted out of the race.
P V Sindhu faces An Se-young test, Lakshya Sen draws Chou Tien Chen at Denmark Open
P V Sindhu is preparing for her opening match against world No. 1 An Se-young at the Denmark Open. Lakshya Sen is also facing a formidable challenge against third seed Chou Tien Chen in his first-round match. India's women's singles players, including Tanvi Sharma and Ashmita Chaliha, are aiming for success against their respective opponents. Men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty hope to recover from a recent setback.
Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Asian Games’ biggest stars and top countries to watch
Asian sporting giants converge in Japan for the 20th Asian Games. China remains the dominant force, aiming for a twelfth consecutive top medal tally. Japan leverages home advantage and a diverse range of athletic disciplines. South Korea's badminton stars are poised for significant medal contention. India seeks to surpass its previous medal record and excel in emerging sports.
China Masters: Lakshya Sen makes another early exit, Kidambi Srikanth progresses
Lakshya Sen exited the China Masters after a listless performance against Victor Lai. Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the second round after beating Chi Yu Jen. India's mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto also advanced. Sen struggled to find a way past Lai's resolute defence. The Canadian wrapped up the match without much ado.
Lanier crushes Naraoka to become first Frenchman to win singles world title
Alex Lanier secured a historic singles title at the badminton World Championships. Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue also claimed a world title in mixed doubles. Lanier defeated Japan's Kodai Naraoka in the men's singles final. This victory caps a year of strong performances for French badminton. The French team also won the continental championships this year.
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Satwik-Chirag pair loses to Wang and Liang in World Championships quarters
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's medal hopes ended in the quarterfinal. They lost in straight games to China's Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang. The world number five Indians lacked sharpness in their performance. This defeat concluded their bid for a third World Championships medal. Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand had earlier secured a medal.
Sindhu's hopes of sixth World Championships medal end with quarterfinal loss
PV Sindhu's quest for a sixth World Championships medal concluded Thursday. She lost a tough quarterfinal match against China's Wang Zhi Yi. Sindhu fought back after losing the opening game but fell in the decider. Her defeat ends India's hopes for a women's singles medal. Wang advanced to the semifinals after the hard-fought victory.
School Assembly News Headlines, August 21, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day
School Assembly News Headlines: On September twenty-ninth, the Delhi High Court is set to review appeals concerning Prime Minister Modi's academic records. In a move to enhance efficiency, Haryana is leveraging GIS technology to rapidly assess infrastructure initiatives. Meanwhile, North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile, and India strengthens its maritime security partnership with Japan.
Badminton World Federation says India Open schedule could 'improve' further, wants players' support
The Badminton World Federation is examining the India Open tournament's scheduling. Concerns about pollution have led to a shift from January to February. This change aims to address player complaints regarding air quality in New Delhi. The governing body is also considering player welfare in calendar adjustments. Further improvements to the World Tour calendar are anticipated in the future.
Badminton-India's world championships organisers hire monkey whisperers
Monkey mimics will be employed to deter primates at the upcoming badminton World Championships in New Delhi. Organizers are using langur monkey sounds to keep rhesus monkeys away from the venue. Pigeons also posed a problem, leading to court fouling during a previous event. A non-toxic gel has been applied to stadium areas to prevent birds from roosting. Organizers state that all issues faced previously have now been addressed.
India vows no monkey business at badminton world championship
Officials promise improved hygiene for the upcoming badminton world championships. Previous issues with monkeys and bird droppings will not recur at the venue. Extensive repairs and cleaning have been completed to ensure a better experience. The event returns to New Delhi after a seventeen-year absence this month. This championship aims to showcase a significantly improved tournament for all.
Delhi eyes Badminton World Championship redemption with no more bird droppings, stray animals
Organizers assure a smoother spectacle for the upcoming World Championships. Preparations are on track after addressing past venue cleanliness concerns. Monsoon weather will bring better air quality than the previous event. Animal control measures have been strengthened with new entry systems.
PV Sindhu steps into global Badminton Governance with voting seat on BWF Council
Olympic medallist and World Champion P. V. Sindhu has assumed a full voting position on the Council of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) following her election as Chair of the BWF Athletes' Commission, according to a release.
Pollution forced me to pull out of India Open: World No.3 Anders Antonsen
Danish badminton player Anders Antonsen withdrew from the India Open. He cited extreme air pollution in Delhi as the reason. The Badminton World Federation fined him USD 5,000 for his decision. This is the third consecutive year Antonsen has pulled out of the tournament. Delhi's air quality is a recurring issue during winter months.
Five Olympic 2024 quotas for Indian badminton players
Indian badminton players, including former world champion PV Sindhu, have secured five quotas for the Paris 2024 Olympics, according to the Badminton World Federation's 'Race to Paris' Ranking List. Sindhu, a silver medalist from the 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympics, finished in 12th spot. The list includes 35 shuttlers, including continental representation. In the men's singles competition, HS Prannoy and Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen received their quotas.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty become first Indian duo to reach number one spot in BWF Rankings
Indian men's doubles badminton duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, have secured the number one spot in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Rankings, becoming the first Indian pair to achieve this feat. They rose two spots following their gold medal win at the Asian Games. The duo has been on a winning streak since 2022.
Japan Open: All eyes on struggling PV Sindhu, in-form Satwik-Chirag
Satwiksairaj and Chirag, currently ranked at number three in Badminton World Federation Rankings (BWF), clinched the Korean Open title on Saturday after overcoming a challenge from top-ranked Indonesia pair of Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto in the final.
India Open Badminton 2023: Date, time, venue, broadcast, live streaming, and prize money
India Open 2023 Live Streaming : The K.D. Jadhav Indoor Hall in New Delhi will host the India Open Super 750 from January 17 to 22. Here is all you need to know about live streaming, schedule and time of the competition.
Badminton: U.S. Open called off due to Covid-related organisational complications
The U.S. Open, a Super 300 tournament on the BWF World Tour, was due to take place from Oct. 4-9.
India Open: PV Sindhu enters next round after defeating Ira Sharma; 7 players withdraw after testing Covid positive
Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Thursday confirmed that seven players have been withdrawn from the ongoing India Open 2022 after testing positive for COVID-19 and they were -- Kidambi Srikanth, Ashwini Ponnappa, Ritika Rahul Thakar, Treesa Jolly, Mithun Manjunath, Simran Aman Singhi, and Khushi Gupta. According to BWF, the players will not be replaced in the main draw and their opponents will be given a walkover to the next round.
India to host 2026 badminton world championship
"Suzhou will now stage the 2023 edition of the BWF World Mixed Team Championships, with original 2023 hosts India accepting the opportunity to host the BWF World Championships in 2026," the BWF said in a media release.
Chances of Saina, Srikanth qualifying for Olympics virtually over with Singapore Open cancellation
The tournament organisers Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) and Badminton World Federation (BWF) jointly agreed to cancel the Singapore Open scheduled for June 1-6.
Badminton's showpiece Thomas and Uber Cup postponed after coronavirus pull-outs
The men's and women's world team championships had been set to take place in Denmark next month, and would have been the first international tournaments since the pandemic halted badminton in March. But the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said it was not in a position "to deliver the level of competition reasonably expected" after the pull-outs, and the event was being delayed until an as yet undecided date.
Take this as injury time and make the best use of it: Pullela Gopichand
Pullela Gopichand, former All England champion and the only Indian sportsperson to receive both Khel Ratna and Dronacharya award, spoke to ET Sport from his farmhouse on the outskirts of locked-down Hyderabad about what athletes should focus on during the ongoing restrictions on movement, the likely impact on the skills, the motivation factor and more.
Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy win $27,650 in prize money
There was a lot of praise for their efforts, but the exact amount won by the badminton stars was unclear.
Mixed doubles partners: 60-year-old mother, 30-year-old son
Misha was born in January 1989. Within two months, she had returned to training, with the little boy accompanying her in a stroller.
It is impossible to beat a top 10 player without studying their strategy: Saina Nehwal
India's only badminton player to win an Olympic medal, she was also the first Indian to be ranked No. 1 by Badminton World Federation in women's singles in 2015.
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